Biology:Ulmus parvifolia 'Golden Rey'

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Short description: Elm cultivar


Ulmus parvifolia 'Golden Rey'
SpeciesUlmus parvifolia
Cultivar'Golden Rey'
OriginUS

The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Golden Rey' is an American clone patented by B. Rey in 1990.[1]

Description

Chiefly distinguished by its spreading dome shape, the leaves emerge a uniform light yellow, maturing to chartreuse. The exfoliating bark is a mottled mix of grey, orange and brown.[2]

Pests and diseases

The species and its cultivars are highly resistant, but not immune, to Dutch elm disease, and unaffected by the Elm Leaf Beetle Xanthogaleruca luteola.[3]

Cultivation

'Golden Rey' is not known to be in cultivation beyond the United States.

Synonymy

  • 'Golden Ray': in error.
  • 'Aurea'

Accessions

None known.

Nurseries

North America

  • ForestFarm Nursery, Williams, Oregon, US.[1]
  • Green Creek Nursery, Stephenville, Texas , US.
  • Rosebrook Nursery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US.

References

  1. American Nurseryman, 175 (4): 62, 1992
  2. Santamour, Frank S.; Bentz, Susan E. (May 1995). "Updated Checklist of Elm (Ulmus) Cultivars for use in North America". Journal of Arboriculture 21 (3): 122–131. http://joa.isa-arbor.com/request.asp?JournalID=1&ArticleID=2673&Type=2. Retrieved 20 June 2016. 
  3. "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". http://www.sunshinenursery.com/survey.htm.